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Los Angeles, CA—Enjoy the final Dog Days of Summer!
As the golden days of summer gently begin to wane, we find ourselves savoring the warmth, color, and energy that these final weeks bring. At COVR, we believe these precious late-summer days are a time not just for reflection, but for celebration—an opportunity to gather, connect, and make the plans that will carry us through the changing seasons ahead.
Perhaps you’re spending these last weeks of summer cleaning, restocking, writing and creating, or simply slowing down to savor the rhythm of relaxed routines. This is the time to soak up the small wonders: the taste of ripe peaches at their peak, the cool relief of a dip in the lake, or the laughter of customers who've become friends. At COVR, we encourage you to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, to let curiosity guide you toward new experiences, connections, and innovations with other COVR members. Post what you're doing on our socials, and ask questions or offer your experiences. We want to hear from you.
If you'd like to showcase your work at the 2026 CVA's by offering a book signing, please fill out this form: BOOK SIGNING. If you'd like to participate in a panel, fill out the form here: PANEL SPEAKER, and if you'd like to be an event sponsor and have a table, click here: EVENT SPONSOR. We will reach out with further details.
Plus, start planning now to showcase your products at the country’s largest consumer expo: The Conscious Life Expo in Los Angeles, happening February 20th–23rd, 2026, through the COVR Collective. This is your chance to shine on a national stage and connect with a broad and passionate audience. Let’s make 2026 a year of inspiration and innovation together!
If you haven't see the entire list of Winners for the 2025 COVR Visionary Awards, download it HERE. If you are one of this years recipients, you'll want to check out the Winners Tool Kit.
Wishing You Peace and Contentment on this Roller Coaster We Share!
We are grateful for another year of growth, collaboration, and success with you. Thank you for being a part of COVR. We’re grateful for your dedication and the amazing work you do in the Mind, Body, Spirit community. Here’s to an easy breezy Summer!
Warm regards,
Tracee Dunblazier & The COVR TEAM
President, COVR
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Check Out the New 2026 CVA's Categories HERE
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Watch 2025 CVA's HERE Download Winners HERE
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Featured Image: www.SusanWalter.Art
5 Essential Things to Know When Selling Your Art
Guiding Principles for Artists Entering the Marketplace
Embarking on the journey of selling your art is both an exhilarating and daunting prospect. Whether you are an emerging artist or an established creative looking to broaden your market, navigating the complexities of creation, production, marketing, and sales can be overwhelming. However, with a thoughtful approach, you can transform your passion into a sustainable venture. Here are five essential things to know when selling your art, with insights into creating, manufacturing, marketing, pricing, and building relationships. READ READ HERE
| | Enjoy CHAT-Cast with Award-Winning Author and Store Owner: Margaret Ann Lembo | | |
Ruth Fishel, Membership Category: Retailer, Website: www.ruthfishel.com
Patti Talbot Company: Blue Roads Education Group, Membership Category: Speaker, Website: www.blueroadseducation.org
Dennis Merritt Jones, Company: DMJ Presentations LLC, Author, Website: www.dennismerrittjones.com
Judith Serbinski, Massage Therapy, Membership Category: Healing Arts
Amy Koenig, Company: Satiama Publishing, Membership Category: Publisher, Website: www.satiamapublishing.com
Mark Middlebrook, Membership Category: Retailer, Website: www.mysticsoulrider.com
Vicky Smith, Rockpool Publishing Marketing, Membership Category: Publisher, Website: www.Rockpoolpublishing.com
Deborah Perdue, Company: Illumination Graphics, Membership Category: Publisher, Website: http://www.illuminationgraphics.com
T Love, Membership Category: Healing Arts, Website: www.quantumwellness.org
Sara Mastros, Membership Category: Author, Website: www.WitchLessons.com
Crystal Starheart, Membership Category: Retailer, Website: https://crystalspirittarot.com/index.html
Michelle Hays, Company: Monarch for Love, LLC, Membership Category: Speaker, Website: www.Monarchforlove.com
Mindy St. Clair, Company: Oddballs & Outkasts LLC, Membership Category: Retailer, Website: www.oddballsandoutkasts.com
Amanda Charles, Company: The Psychic Psychologist®, Membership Category: Author, Website: www.thepsychicpsychologist.com
Laura Beretsky, Membership Category: Author, Website: https://lauraberetsky.com/
| | COVR has some great news for our independant product creators, self-publishers, and retailers. We have a new distribution sponsor for you to check out. Stephen Lordanous of Quanta Distribution. His company distributes mind, body, spirit products to Canada and the United States. | | | |
Join our new business education program: the COVR Masterclass, where we'll bring you Mind, Body, Spirit innovator's who are at the top of their game, to give you the information you need to begin, grow, or profit from your MBS business in a conscious way. You need not be present to learn, once the class has been broadcast, you can register and receive the link anytime.
If you have a terrific topic you'd like to teach in 2025, respond back to this email to get on the calendar!
Participate in COVR
There are many ways to contribute to our all-volunteer organization—become a part of the network by posting weekly on the COVR social media pages, do a FaceBook Live interview, write an article on your area of expertise for our newsletter, or volunteering your time (an hour a week) with many of the opportunities listed below—we'd really love your help.
Social Media
Please connect with us on social media! We want to hear from you and your business. COVR social media is a great place to connect with other COVR members. While it's industry standard to post on your own page daily, here at COVR we encourage you to post weekly on our pages.
However, now that the awards season is officially open, we do allow and encourage more frequent product and self-promotion posting--please, no more than once a day.
https://www.facebook.com/covrorg
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401068139938580
Volunteering
COVR wants you! Take a look below for our latest volunteer opportunities.
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All COVR Masterclass: Education for Small Business Sessions are Evergreen and only $15 for members!
Sign up!
| | Volunteer a few hours at COVR's Conscious Life Expo- COVR Collective at the Los Angeles Airport Hilton, Feb 7th -10th, 2025, and gain access to the expo for free on your day of service! Mark your calendar and respond back to this email with your availability. We really need your help for set-up day on Thursday! | |
MEMBERSHIP- Volunteer your time to be the first line of connection between our new members and COVR by becoming our Membership Concierge.
COVR AMBASSADOR- Train to become a COVR ambassador and learn how to connect COVR with marketing partners for mutually beneficial cross-promotions and foster new content from COVR members.
SOCIAL MEDIA- Join the Social Media Committee and work with some of the most talented social media marketers in the MBS industry.
WRITE AN ARTICLE
GUEST INTERVIEWER FB LIVE
FB LIVE GUEST
If you're interested in any of these opportunities please shoot us an email to info@covr.org.
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